The main differences between the two are the ingredients, forms, and dosages.
Both LYTES and LMNT are high sodium formulas to replenish and rehydrate.
Take a look at the formulas, ingredients used, and dosage breakdowns below:
LYTES
- Magnesium 105mg
- Chloride 1,860mg
- Sodium 1,000mg
- Potassium 310mg
Ingredients: magnesium glycinate, pink Himalayan salt, potassium chloride, lemon lime flavor, citric acid, organic monk fruit, and malic acid.
LMNT
- Magnesium 60mg
- Sodium 1,000mg
- Potassium 200mg
Ingredients: salt (sodium chloride), citric acid, magnesium malate, potassium chloride, natural flavors, and stevia leaf extract.
Here's why we think LYTES is the clear winner:
1. TYPE OF SALT
LYTES uses pink Himalayan salt. Qualities and nutrient profiles of pink Himalayan salt include:
- Mined in Pakistan from ancient dried up ocean
- Crystallized/chunky texture
- Unrefined
- 84 trace minerals
- No additives
- Mild, earthy, semi-sweet flavor
LMNT uses sodium chloride. Qualities and nutrient profiles of typical sodium chloride include:
- Mined worldwide and chemically cleaned
- Fine white crystals
- Highly refined, ultra-processed, and often bleached to remove impurities
- 2 minerals - sodium and chloride
- Contains anti-caking agents to prevent clumping.
2. MAGNESIUM FORM
LYTES uses magnesium glyicinate.
- Magnesium Glycinate = magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine
- Highly bioavailable with increased absorption rates.
- Has the least amount of side effects when compared to other forms of magnesium that may cause laxative issues.
- Added benefits of glycine which include better sleep and direct roles in the production of glutathione and creatine.
LMNT uses magnesium malate.
- Magnesium Malate = a combination of magnesium and malic acid
- Often prescribed for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
- Boosts ATP
- Highly bioavailable
**We've chosen Magnesium Glycinate because it offers a fully chelated Magnesium with the added benefits of the amino acid Glycine. Glycine benefits go a lot further than only benefiting sleep (you won't feel drowsy, just get better sleep). Glycine is an important amino acid that places a role in the production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant, and the production of creatine. And we all know the benefits of creatine. Plus we already have malic acid within our formulation so any benefit of using Magnesium Malate is already covered there.
3. FLAVOR
- LYTES uses real lemons. We source our lemon flavor from real lemons utilizing a spray dry process that turns liquid fruit extracts into a fine dry powder that is clean, tastes amazing and shelf-stable.
- LMNT uses natural flavors (according to their Nutrition Facts)
4. SWEETENER
- LYTES uses organic monk fruit (zero erythritol)
- LMNT uses stevia leaf extract (according to their Nutrition Facts)
5. NUTRITION FACTS
- LYTES is a zero calorie, zero carb formula
- LMNT has 10 calories and 2 carbs per serving (according to their Nutrition Facts)
6. DOSAGES
- LYTES has 3,275g of electrolytes per serving
- LMNT has 1,260g of electrolytes per serving (according to their Nutrition Facts)
Learn more about LYTES and electrolytes at the links below:
Blog: The Science Behind Our Electrolytes
Blog: Sodium 101: The Best Forms, Benefits, and Sodium in Supplements
Blog: Magnesium 101: The Best Types of Magnesium